About OPRI
Staff Members
Ocean Policy Research Institute
(Division of Island Nations)
Research Fellow
Devon Ronald Dublin
(Division of Island Nations)
Research Fellow
Devon Ronald Dublin
Dr. Devon Dublin is a Research Fellow at the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF). Prior to this he functioned as the Governance Coordinator at WWF-Guianas.
He is a Cuban trained Veterinary Doctor and Zootechnician. He graduated from Hokkaido University in Japan with a Master’s Degree in Marine Life Sciences and a PhD in Environmental Science Development.
His work experience spans government, academia, and international organizations.
He has been involved in the management of international developmental projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa.
Dr. Dublin’s research and publications are multidisciplinary in nature covering topics of Resilience, Sustainability, One Health, Socioecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS), and Human-Nature Interaction.
He is a member of The Society of Ethnobiology, The International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE), The Japanese Society of Fisheries Science (JSFS), The Fish Veterinary Society (FVS), The World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA), The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), and The Guyana Veterinary Association (GVA).
He is a Cuban trained Veterinary Doctor and Zootechnician. He graduated from Hokkaido University in Japan with a Master’s Degree in Marine Life Sciences and a PhD in Environmental Science Development.
His work experience spans government, academia, and international organizations.
He has been involved in the management of international developmental projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa.
Dr. Dublin’s research and publications are multidisciplinary in nature covering topics of Resilience, Sustainability, One Health, Socioecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS), and Human-Nature Interaction.
He is a member of The Society of Ethnobiology, The International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE), The Japanese Society of Fisheries Science (JSFS), The Fish Veterinary Society (FVS), The World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA), The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), and The Guyana Veterinary Association (GVA).
Expertise
- Resilience
- Sustainability
- One Health
- Socioecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)
- Human-Nature Interaction
- Satoyama-Satoumi
Publications
Papers
| 2023 | Hibi, Y, Dublin, D. Natural climate solution potential in the ASEAN region - Opportunity for investment in natural climate solution readiness in national climate policies with meaningful co-benefits. Environ Prog Sustainable Energy. 2023; 42 (4): e14165. https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14165 |
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| 2021 | Nishi, M.; Natori, Y.; D. Dublin Resilience in Landscapes & Seascapes: Building Back Better from COVID-19. Policy Brief No 26, United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability https://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:8409/UNU-IAS-PB-No26-2021.pdf |
| 2021 | Galloso-Hernández, M.A.; Soca-Pérez, M.; Dublin, D.; Alvarez-Díaz, C.A.; Iglesias-Gómez, J.; Díaz-Gaona, C.; Rodríguez-Estévez, V. Thermoregulatory and Feeding Behavior under Different Management and Heat Stress Conditions in Heifer Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in the Tropics. Animals 2021, 11, 1162. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11041162 |
| 2021 | Takahashi, Y., Park, K.J., Natori, Y., Dublin, D., Dasgupta, R., Miwa, K. Enhancing synergies in nature’s contributions to people in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes: lessons learnt from ten site-based projects in biodiversity hotspots. Sustain Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-021-00927-w |
| 2020 | Maykel Andrés Galloso-Hernández, Cipriano Díaz-Gaona, Mildrey Soca-Pérez, Devon Dublin, Carlos Armando Alvarez-Díaz, Jesús Iglesias-Gómez, Vicente Rodríguez-Estévez Selectivity of leguminous trees by water buffaloes in semi-intensive systems, Frontiers in Veterinary Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.542338 |
| 2020 | Devon R. Dublin and Yoji Natori Community-based project assessment using the indicators of resilience in SEPLS: Lessons from the GEF-Satoyama Project, Current Research in Environmental Sustainability, Volume 2, 100016, ISSN 2666-0490, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust.2020.100016 |
| 2020 | Maykel A. Galloso-Hernández1, Vicente R. Estevez, Carlos A. Alvarez Diaz, Mildrey S. Perez, Devon R. Dublin and Jesus I. Gómez Effect of silvopastoral systems in the thermoregulatory and feeding behaviors of water buffaloes under different conditions of heat stress. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00393 |
| 2019 | Suneetha Subramanian, Evonne Yiu, Rajarshi Dasgupta, Yasuo Takahashi, Estelle Deja, Devon Dublin, Yoji Natori, Fausto Sarmiento, Yaw Osei-Owusu, Andrés Quintero-Ángel, Adelita San Vicente Tello, Emilio Díaz-Varela, Ramón Díaz-Varela, Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Polina Karimova, Kuang-Chung Lee, Samuel Ojelel, Aurora Lacaste, Janele Ann Belegal, Siddharth Edake, Louise Guibrunet, Hideyuki Kubo, Maiko Nishi and Raffaela Kozar How multiple values influence decisions on sustainable use in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) In: UNU-IAS and IGES (eds.) 2019, Understanding the multiple values associated with sustainable use in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) (Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol.5),United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Tokyo. https://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:7506/SITR_vol5_fullset_web.pdf |
| 2019 | Estelle Déja, Devon Dublin, Yoji Natori, Yasuo Takahashi Recognising local values of coastal wetlands biodiversity for sustainable economic and livelihood development at Résidences La Chaux ‘Barachois’, Mauritius In: UNU-IAS and IGES (eds.) 2019, Understanding the multiple values associated with sustainable use in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) (Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 5), United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Tokyo. https://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:7506/SITR_vol5_fullset_web.pdf |
| 2019 | Yasuo Takahashi, Federico Lopez Casero, Yoji Natori and Devon Dublin GEF Satoyama Project Working Paper: Values, Knowledge and Governance of Socio ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes. Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Hayama, Japan and Conservation International Japan, Tokyo. https://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:7525/GEF-Satoyama-Working-Paper.pdf |
| 2019 | Natori, Y. and Dublin, D. GEF-Satoyama Project (2015-2019) Impact Report. Conservation International Japan, Tokyo. https://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:7526/GEF-Satoyama-Impact-Report.pdf |
| 2018 | Natori, Y, Dublin, D., Lopez-Casero, F. and Takahashi, Y. Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes: Experiences overcoming barriers from around the world. GEF-Satoyama Project: Conservation International. https://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:6689/GEF-Satoyama-Issue-brief.pdf |
| 2018 | Jairo Díaz Obando, María Dolores Vera, Ikuko Matsumoto, Devon Dublin, Yoji Natori, Andrea Calispa Chapter 3: Ensuring conservation, good governance and sustainable livelihoods through landscape management of mangrove ecosystems in Manabí, Ecuador In: UNU-IAS and IGES (eds.) 2018, Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes and its Contribution to Effective Area-based Conservation (Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 4), United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Tokyo. (pp. 61-74) United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Tokyo. http://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:6636/SITR_vol4_fullset_FINAL_web.pdf |
| 2017 | Dublin, Devon Efectividad de un protocolo de diagnóstico: A Propósito de un caso clínico de furunculosis atípica - Effectiveness of a diagnostic protocol: A Purpose of a clinical case of atypical furunculosis, REDVET. Revista Electrónica de Veterinaria [Online] 2017, vol. XVIII. Número 9, ISSN: 1695-7504, https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/636/63653009070.pdf |
| 2016 | Suneetha M. Subramanian, Shamik Chakraborty, Kaoru Ichikawa, Netra Kumari Aryal, Devon Dublin, William Dunbar, Guido Gualandi, Katharina Gugerell, Pia Kieninger, Kuang-Chung Lee, Jinlong Liu, Hwan-ok Ma, Caecilia Manago, Ikuko Matsumoto, Federico Lopez-Casero Michaelis, Yoji Natori, William Olupot, Bishnu Hari Pandit, Parameswaran Prajeesh and Ai Takahashi Chapter 1: Toward mainstreaming concepts and approaches of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS): lessons from the field, In: UNU-IAS and IGES (Eds.), Mainstreaming concepts and approaches of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes into policy and decision-making (Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 2), (pp. 1-12) United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Tokyo. http://satoyama-initiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SITR-vol2-web-version.pdf |
| 2016 | Dublin, Devon and Noriyuki Tanaka Satoyama Agricultural Development Tool: A method for Evaluating and Guiding Indigenous and Rural Communities to Achieve Sustainable Development, National Institute of Development Administration Case Research Journal 7 (2): 59-72, https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/NCRJ/article/view/59369 |
| 2015 | Dublin, Devon and Noriyuki Tanaka A Comparison between Satoyama and the Ainu way of life, ISSN: 2088-5415, ISSN Online: 2355-5777, Kawistara Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora 5 (3): 221-328, https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/kawistara/article/view/10023/7527 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/kawistara.10023 |
| 2015 | Suzuki, Kazunobu; Dublin, Devon; Tsuji, Nobuyuki and Osaki, Mitsuru Evaluation of SATOYAMA – human and nature coexistence system in applying Satoyama Agricultural Development Tool (SADT) and Happiness Survey in Sabah State, Malaysia, NeBIO Research Journal 6 (3): 1-11, ISSN: 2278-2281, http://nebio.in/2015/09/22/nebio-63-september-2015/ https://www.academia.edu/22203679/ (Full text) |
| 2015 | Dublin, Devon Satoyama-Satoumi Regional Management: A Universal Cognition and Practice for Green Economy, Ecosystem Health and Sustainable Societies in Indigenous Communities of the World, Dissertation in partial fulfilment for Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science Development, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, http://eprints.lib.hokudai.ac.jp/dspace/handle/2115/59329 (in full); http://eprints.lib.hokudai.ac.jp/dspace/handle/2115/59307 (Review and abstract) |
| 2015 | Dublin, Devon, Sumamas Chaiwong, Thitima Jantakoson, Jarunee Pilumwong, Anchan Chompupoung and Noriyuki Tanaka Satoyama Agricultural Development Tool (SADT) for Collaborative Assessment of Hill Tribe Communities in Chiang Mai: Case Studies of Mueang Ang, Nhong Lom and Pa Kea Noi, Applied Environmental Research 37 (1): 19-33, ISSN : 2287-0741, https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/aer/article/view/30924/26669 |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon, Febrina Natalia, Atsushi Shimahata, Kazunobu Suzuki and Noriyuki Tanaka Agricultural Development based on Satoyama Principles in Indigenous Communities: Case studies from Gabon, Guyana, Indonesia and Malaysia , NeBIO Research Journal 5 (6): 4-12, ISSN: 0976-3597, http://nebio.in/2014/12/22/nebio-56-december-2014/ https://www.academia.edu/11345611 (Full text) |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon and Noriyuki Tanaka Satoyama Agricultural Development Tool: A method for Evaluating, Guiding and Achieving Sustainable Indigenous and Rural Communities, NeBIO Research Journal 5 (5): 1-7, ISSN: 0976-3597, http://nebio.in/2014/10/22/nebio-55-october-2014/ https://www.academia.edu/9017507 |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon and Noriyuki Tanaka Indigenous Agricultural Development for Sustainability and “Satoyama”, Geography, Environment, Sustainability 07 (02): 86-95, ISSN: 2071-9388, https://ges.rgo.ru/jour/article/view/23 https://doi.org/10.24057/2071-9388-2014-7-2-86-95 |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการศึกษาการพัฒนาการเกษตรตามแนวทาง “Satoyama” (Satoyama Agricultural Development Tool). figshare. http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.1121568 |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon Herramienta de Desarrollo Agrícola Satoyama. figshare. http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.1121569 |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon 里山農業開発ツール. figshare. http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.1121570 |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon Satoyama Agricultural Development Tool. figshare. http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.1121571 |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon; Kasai, Hisae and Yoshimizu, Mamoru La importancia de los límites de detección en el diagnóstico de la forunculosis asintomática. (The importance of detection limits in the diagnosis of asymptomatic furunculosis), REDVET. Revista Electrónica de Veterinaria [Online] 2014, vol. XV. Número 6, ISSN: 1695-7504, https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/636/63632382004.pdf |
| 2014 | Dublin, Devon and Noriyuki Tanaka The Origin and Meaning of Satoyama: A Peoples Perspective from citizens of Suzu City, Japan, International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation (IMRF), Ratna Prasad Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Society, Andhra Pradesh, India. ISSN 2347 – 8691, ISBN 978-81-928281-6-9, Life Sciences International Research Journal 01 (01): 86-89 https://www.imrfjournals.com/_files/ ugd/8b382d_e04952c48b864424b2d70b4b1811a478.pdf |
| 2013 | Dublin, Devon R.; Bancheva, Alexandra I.; Freitag, Amy Local Initiatives for Sustainable Development in Rural Hokkaido: A Case Study of Samani, Geography, Environment, Sustainability 06 (02): 72-79, ISSN: 2071-9388, https://ges.rgo.ru/jour/article/view/134 https://doi.org/10.24057/2071-9388-2013-6-2-72-79 |
| 2012 | Dublin, Devon Using NOVICE and Other Social Media to Promote Aquatic Veterinary Medicine (Short Communication), University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Scientific Works C Series LVIII (1): 35-36, ISSN 1222-5304 http://veterinarymedicinejournal.usamv.ro/pdf/Novice%202012.pdf |
| 2011 | Dublin, Devon After the Tsunami (Feature Article), Aquatic Vet News 5 (3): 1-2. https://www.wavma.org/media/Documents-for-download/AVN-2011-5(3).pdf |
| 2010 | Dublin, Devon Historical Marine Research in Japan (Short Communication), Aquatic Vet News 4 (3): 11. https://www.wavma.org/media/Documents-for-download/AVN4(3)2010.pdf |
Books
| 2020 | William Dunbar, Suneetha Subramanian, Ikuko Matsumoto, Yoji Natori, Devon Dublin, Nadia Bergamini, Dunja Mijatovic, Alejandro González Álvarez, Evonne Yiu, Kaoru Ichikawa, Yasuyuki Morimoto, Michael Halewood, Patrick Maundu, Diana Salvemini, Tamara Tschenscher, and Gregory Mock. Lessons Learned from Application of the “Indicators of Resilience in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)” Under the Satoyama Initiative. In: Saito O., Subramanian S., Hashimoto S., Takeuchi K. (eds) Managing Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes for Sustainable Communities in Asia. Science for Sustainable Societies. Springer, Singapore. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-981-15-1133-2_6 |
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Media
28 March, 2024 ABS TV Antigua newscast https://youtu.be/kkJoWb3SGRw
Projects
Ocean policy transformative advancement and leadership development (2023 - Present)
Integration of Traditional Knowledge and Science Toward Social Resilience (2023 - Present)
Enhancement of Public-Private Partnership For Upgrading Japan's Strategy Toward Pacific Islands Region (2024 - Present)
Creation of a New Regional Order Layer in the Pacific Islands Region (2024 - Present)
Economic Revitalization in Pacific Island Communities By Boosting Community Based Tourism (2024 - Present)
Enhancing Human Resources for Maritime Security in the Micronesia Region III (2024 - Present)
Building a Foundation of Human Relationships Between Pacific Islands and Japan for Future Generation (2024 - Present)
Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Economic Sectors [BIODEV2030] (2021-2023)
Global Education Leadership Program [GEL Pro] (2019-2021)
Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management in Priority Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes [GEF-Satoyama Project] (2015-2019)
Integration of Traditional Knowledge and Science Toward Social Resilience (2023 - Present)
Enhancement of Public-Private Partnership For Upgrading Japan's Strategy Toward Pacific Islands Region (2024 - Present)
Creation of a New Regional Order Layer in the Pacific Islands Region (2024 - Present)
Economic Revitalization in Pacific Island Communities By Boosting Community Based Tourism (2024 - Present)
Enhancing Human Resources for Maritime Security in the Micronesia Region III (2024 - Present)
Building a Foundation of Human Relationships Between Pacific Islands and Japan for Future Generation (2024 - Present)
Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Economic Sectors [BIODEV2030] (2021-2023)
Global Education Leadership Program [GEL Pro] (2019-2021)
Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management in Priority Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes [GEF-Satoyama Project] (2015-2019)
Academic/Professional Background
Academic Society etc.
- Society of Ethnobiology
- International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE)
- Japanese Society of Fisheries Science (JSFS)
- Fish Veterinary Society (FVS)
- World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA)
- World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)
- Guyana Veterinary Association (GVA)
Professional Background
- Liaison Consultant, Japan International Cooperation Agency [JICA] (2022 – 2023)
- Governance Coordinator, World Wildlife Fund – Guianas (2021 – 2023)
- Program Advisor at Global Education Leadership Program, Hokkaido University of Education (2019 – 2021)
- Project Coordinator at Global Environment Facility – Satoyama Project, Conservation International Japan (2015 – 2019)
- Research Assistant at Center for Sustainability Science, Hokkaido University (2012-2015)
- Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture Guyana (2007 – 2011)
- Laboratory Technical Assistant (Regional Educational Program for Animal Health Assistants), Caribbean Community (1998 – 2001)
- Artificial Insemination Technician, National Dairy Development Program (1997 – 1998)
Academic Background
- Doctor in Philosophy in Environmental Science Development, Graduate School of Environmental Sciences, Hokkaido University, Japan (2012 – 2015)
- Master of Science in Marine Life Science, Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University, Japan (2010 – 2012)
- Doctor in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics (summa cum laude), Agrarian University of Havana, Cuba (2002 – 2007)
Languages
English, Japanese, Spanish